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Q1. Which sentence best states the main idea of the passage? Regular exercise improves both
physical and mental health. Rationale: All other sentences support benefits of exercise.
Q2. The author’s tone in the article about recycling is: Urgent and persuasive Rationale: Uses
words like “must,” “immediately,” and “crisis.”
Q3. What does “alleviate” most nearly mean? To make less severe Rationale: Synonym:
relieve.
Q4. In the business email, “FYI” stands for: For your information Rationale: Common
workplace abbreviation.
Q5. According to the pie chart, what percentage of the budget is allocated to salaries? 45%
Rationale: Largest slice labeled “Salaries 45%.”
Q6. The primary purpose of the brochure is to: Encourage vaccination Rationale: Lists
benefits and addresses myths.
Q7. Which is a fact, not an opinion? The Earth revolves around the Sun in 365.25 days.
Rationale: Scientifically verifiable.
Q8. The word “transient” means: Temporary Rationale: Opposite of permanent.
Q9. What is the topic sentence in paragraph 2? Heart disease remains the leading cause of
death worldwide. Rationale: First sentence; others provide statistics.
Q10. Which text structure is used in the history of the internet passage? Chronological order
Rationale: Uses dates and “then,” “later,” “finally.”
Q11. 0.875 as a fraction: 7/8 Rationale: 875 ÷ 125 = 7, 1000 ÷ 125 = 8.
, Q12. 25% of 240 = ? 60 Rationale: 0.25 × 240 = 60.
Q13. Solve: 5x – 12 = 33 x = 9 Rationale: 5x = 45 → x = 9.
Q14. A shirt costs $48 after a 20% discount. Original price? $60 Rationale: 48 = 80% → 48 ÷
0.8 = 60.
Q15. 2/5 + 3/10 = ? 7/10 Rationale: LCD 10 → 4/10 + 3/10 = 7/10.
Q16. Area of a rectangle 12 ft by 8 ft: 96 sq ft Rationale: L × W.
Q17. Convert 250 mL to liters: 0.25 L Rationale: 1,000 mL = 1 L.
Q18. Median of: 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 25, 30 19 Rationale: Middle value (4th).
Q19. Solve: 3(x + 4) = 27 x = 5 Rationale: x + 4 = 9 → x = 5.
Q20. A train travels 180 miles in 3 hours. Speed? 60 mph Rationale: Distance ÷ time.
Q21. Which structure stores urine? Bladder Rationale: Ureters transport; urethra releases.
Q22. What carries oxygen in blood? Hemoglobin in red blood cells Rationale: Binds O₂ in
lungs.
Q23. The atomic number of oxygen is: 8 Rationale: 8 protons.
Q24. Covalent bonds: Share electrons Rationale: Between nonmetals.
Q25. Normal pH range of blood: 7.35–7.45 Rationale: Slightly alkaline.
Q26. Which gland regulates metabolism? Thyroid Rationale: Produces T3 and T4.
Q27. Photosynthesis equation product: Glucose and oxygen Rationale: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O →
C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.
Q28. Mitosis results in: Two identical daughter cells Rationale: Somatic cell division.
Q29. The smallest unit of life: Cell Rationale: Cell theory.
Q30. Which vitamin is produced in skin with sunlight? Vitamin D Rationale: UVB rays convert
7-dehydrocholesterol.
Q31. Which sentence is grammatically correct? The committee meets every Tuesday.
Rationale: Collective noun treated as singular.
Q32. Correct spelling: Embarrass Rationale: Double r, double s.